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How to pronounce:
seditious
Phonetic Transcription:
sɪˈdɪʃəs
Examples:
If the latter, it was a seditious libel.
The article is seditious and misleading.
As such, he was considered scandalous and seditious.
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Common mistakes of seditious pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "se-ˈdi-tious". This is incorrect. The primary stress is on the third syllable: "sə-ˈdɪ-ʃəs". Tip: Focus on the "dɪ" for the correct emphasis.
- Vowel confusion: The first syllable "se" is often mispronounced as "see". The correct pronunciation is "sə" (IPA: /sə/). Tip: Practice saying "suh" to get the right sound before the stress.
- Overemphasizing "tious": Many tend to overemphasize the ending "tious" as if it were a separate syllable. The correct pronunciation is "ʃəs", not "ti-ʊs". Tip: Blend the sounds together smoothly to avoid breaking the flow.
- Ignoring the schwa: The "e" in the first syllable is a schwa sound, pronounced as "ə". Some might pronounce it as "e" (IPA: /eɪ/). Tip: Remember that unstressed vowels often become schwa, sounding like "sə".
- Incorrect syllable count: Some learners mistakenly pronounce "seditious" as having four syllables instead of three. The correct breakdown is "sə-ˈdɪ-ʃəs". Tip: Count the syllables as you pronounce it slowly, ensuring you recognize the three distinct parts.